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About the University of Cambridge

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Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research institution. Its 800-year history makes it the fourth-oldest surviving university in the world and the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Cambridge serves more than 18,000 students from all cultures and corners of the world. Nearly 4,000 of its students are international and hail from over 120 different countries. In addition, the university’s International Summer Schools offer 150 courses to students from more than 50 countries.

The university is split into 31 autonomous colleges where students receive small group teaching sessions known as college supervisions. 

Six schools are spread across the university’s colleges, housing roughly 150 faculties and other institutions. The six schools are: Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology.

The campus is located in the centre of the city of Cambridge, with its numerous listed buildings and many of the older colleges situated on or near the river Cam.

The university is home to over 100 libraries, which, between them, hold more than 15 million books in total. In the main Cambridge University library alone, which is a legal depository, there are eight million holdings. The university also owns nine arts, scientific and cultural museums that are open to the public throughout the year, as well as a botanical garden.

Cambridge University Press is a non-school institution and operates as the university’s publishing business. With over 50 offices worldwide, its publishing list is made up of 45,000 titles spanning academic research, professional development, research journals, education and bible publishing.

In total, 92 affiliates of the university have been awarded Nobel Prizes, covering every category. 

The university’s endowment is valued at nearly £6 billion.

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50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
38% (1)
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Students per staff
11.3 (1)
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Student total
21045 (1)

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Clinical Research Fellow, Faculty Of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


Salary: AMNL £46,675 to £80,081 (for those below ST3 on 3 August 2016); CADT £65,048 to £73,992 (for those at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016). The University of Southampton Faculty Of Medicine is offering an appointment to be based within the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) at Southampton General Hospital. This post holder will work within SCTU supporting a range of clinical studies. The post will provide practical training for a middle grade doctor in the conduct of clinical trials, focussing on supporting clinical trials through all stages including implementation and supporting sites in recruitment, regulatory approvals, data collection and integrity, data presentation and working with translational samples. The post is intended to provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future clinical and translational researchers. The appointee will provide day to day medical support for SCTU under supervision from the main supervisor, Professor Simon Crabb (Professor of Experimental Cancer Therapeutics). They will have responsibility for trial development and implementation and involvement in study protocol amendments and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided. The post will be at registrar level and will require a medical qualification. It would be suitable for a trainee with relevant experience in cancer clinical research as out of program experience or for someone wishing to pursue a career in these specialties prior to obtaining a training number.   The post will be a University appointment and does not have any direct clinical work. Duration of post to be discussed with the potential candidate but is up to 12 months in the first instance. For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Professor Simon Crabb at S.J.Crabb@southampton.ac.uk.  The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. 

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£38,831 to £73,992 per annum

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Assistant / Associate Professor, Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems

AALTO UNIVERSITY

Aalto University

Finland

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Aalto University

Finland


The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track professor position in Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems Design. The position may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are looking for highly qualified academic candidates in the broad area of digital integrated circuit and system design. Relevant research focus areas include, but are not limited to, hardware accelerators for machine learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), neuromorphic computing, and digital signal processing; microprocessor technologies; hardware systems for signal processing; novel computer architecture implementations; Compute-in-Memory circuits, and digital system-on-chips (SoC) implementations. Demonstrated experience in digital systems (potentially including mixed-signal components) is considered highly desirable. We particularly value candidates with a record of high-impact publications in top-tier venues that are underpinned by silicon measurement results. As a faculty member, you will complement and strengthen the department's existing expertise in integrated circuit design, which currently emphasises microwave engineering, analog, digital, mixed-signal circuits, and sensor interface electronics, by contributing fresh and bold new research ideas and perspectives. This position provides you with an excellent opportunity to conduct state-of-the-art, hands-on IC design research supported by modern technologies and excellent infrastructure, including IC measurement facilities spanning frequencies from DC to THz. The successful candidate is expected to build a strong research area and is expected to address key challenges in advanced digital IC and systems design, such as energy and power efficiency, design methodologies that support long-term scalability, or other innovative approaches that contribute to sustainable evolution of ubiquitous and intelligent computing platforms. Your experience and ambitions We seek applicants with: A doctoral degree in integrated circuit design or a closely related field, with high desirability of demonstrated tape-out and chip measurement experience in digital or mixed-signal circuits. Demonstrated potential to carry out high-quality research and raise research funding. Ability to establish, maintain, and expand a strong international contact network Motivation to teach and develop teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Fluent command of both written and spoken English Familiarity with modern semiconductor technologies, design-flows, and their applications will be considered an advantage Scientific environment You will join the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. The department’s research areas include integrated circuit design, microwave engineering, electromagnetics, space science and technology as well as photonics and nanotechnology. Our researchers in IC design work with sensor interface electronics, energy harvesters, RF/MM/analogue/DSP ICs for wireless, radars, antennas, and related electronics. In these fields, our researchers work in close collaboration with several national and international leading research institutes and companies. The department offers excellent measurement facilities with a wide variety of state-of-the-art measurement equipment including DSP and DC analysers, THz network analysers, and anechoic chambers. The department also has cutting-edge design tools, including comprehensive IC technology design kits, EM simulators, and DSP design tools. There are excellent opportunities to establish impactful collaboration with industry, and the nearby Department of Information and Communications Engineering also provides outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration. What we offer The position belongs to our tenure track system and can be filled at assistant or associate professor level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The salary is determined based on the Aalto University salary system. The university provides research start-up funding, and we actively assist researchers in applying for external research funds. The contract includes comprehensive occupational health benefits and Finland offers a high-quality social security system and work-life balance. Advancement on the Aalto tenure track is based on a systematic evaluation of achievements and merits according to Aalto's tenure track criteria. Please see the details about the evaluation at Aalto tenure track evaluation criteria. Ready to apply? Submit your application through our recruiting system by using the 'Apply now!' button below. Please include the following mandatory PDF documents in English: cover letter curriculum vitae (with your contact information and ResearcherID number) including a list of personal references list of publications (with the five most significant publications highlighted and your role in them described) a research statement describing past research and plans for future research a teaching portfolio describing teaching experience and plans for teaching (See Aalto’s portfolio instructions in these guidelines: Aalto Teaching Portfolio) The application period closes on March 29, 2026. Aalto University’s employees and academic visitors should apply for the position via the internal system (Workday > Career > Find jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). General instructions for applicants, including evaluation criteria, language requirements and guidelines for compiling your CV, are given at Interested in joining our tenure track? | Aalto University. More information If you wish to hear more about the position or about us, please contact Professor Ville Viikari (ville.viikari@aalto.fi, +358 50 413 5458). If you have questions related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Camilla Hanganpää (camilla.hanganpaa@aalto.fi). Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, to discontinue the recruitment process, or to extend the application period. About Aalto University Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. 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Posted

11 Mar 2026

University Assistant (Post-Doc) for Astronomical Data Flow Systems

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a ... University Assistant (Post-Doc) for Astronomical Data Flow Systems 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 15.03.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 14.03.2028 Reference no.: 5377 If you love to design and implement reliable software systems that support groundbreaking astronomical discoveries, work at the interface of hardware and software for world-leading observatories, and collaborate with international teams of scientists and engineers – then welcome to the team! 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The basic brutto salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year, amount as of 1 January 2026)

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11 Mar 2026

Network Specialist

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


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Salary

€46,918 – €66,464 p.a.

Posted

11 Mar 2026

Research Fellow A in Neurodevelopment and Quantitative Genetics

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively and individually make a real difference. The role We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow in quantitative genetics to join a multidisciplinary research team. The post involves working with a team based at the University of Surrey, King’s College London and the University of Oxford. The post is based at the University of Surrey with Professor Angelica Ronald. The project aims to advance understanding of the brain basis and common genetic architecture underlying infant and childhood neurodevelopment, with a particular focus on the development of autism spectrum conditions. Objectives will be achieved by applying advanced multivariate analytic methods to large-scale datasets emerging from genome-wide association studies of developmental traits. Existing datasets, including genetic, neuroimaging and clinical data, will be combined to generate novel insights into biological and developmental processes contributing to autism and related traits. You will be responsible for conducting a range of advanced quantitative analysis on secondary datasets incorporating genetic, neuroimaging and clinical data on child development. You will have responsibility for supporting integration across the study team including: overseeing data transfer agreements between institutions; version-controlling and archiving code and leading data cleaning, harmonisation and analysis. Throughout the project you will work with an interdisciplinary team of lead investigators and external collaborators. You will have access to advanced methodological training courses and other professional development training opportunities. You will lead on high-impact publications, conference presentations and dissemination of results. About you You should have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline such as quantitative genetics, behavioural genetics, human genetics, developmental psychology, neuroscience and individual differences psychology (although individuals who have almost completed a doctoral degree may be appointed). You will also have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a 2:1 or first-class grade (or international equivalent). You will already have some experience in conducting quantitative data analytic studies and preparing data for analysis and be proficient in using R, Python or similar programming language. You should have the ability to write clearly and concisely with a good publication record commensurate with the level of your career, and the ability to work independently with excellent organisation and communication skills. How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. You are welcome to contact Prof. Angelica Ronald (a.ronald@surrey.ac.uk) if you would like further information or to discuss the post. This is a two‑year fixed‑term role. Interviews will be held 30th April and 1st May 2026 Further details Job Description

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£37,694 to £38,784 per annum

Posted

11 Mar 2026

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